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SAMHSA awards three new TSA Center grants for $5.4M as part of National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is awarding three new Treatment and Services Adaptation (TSA) Center grants for a total of $5.4 million over three years. These new grants are part of SAMHSA's National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative.

15 May 2010

BUSM researchers identify clinical characteristics associated with PDUD in primary care patients

Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine have identified clinical characteristics associated with prescription drug use disorder in primary care patients with chronic pain. The study found that by identifying characteristics of prescription drug abuse, primary care clinicians can identify those at risk and provide appropriate treatment.

15 May 2010

Study examines safety of non-invasive cardiac shock wave procedure for angina pectoris

UC San Diego Health System is enrolling a small group of patients in a two-year study to examine the safety of a non-invasive cardiac shock wave procedure for patients with chest pain caused by insufficient blood flow to the heart.

15 May 2010

Oxygen levels induce X chromosome inactivation in female cells: Study

Oxygen levels in the lab can permanently alter human embryonic stem (ES) cells, specifically inducing X chromosome inactivation in female cells, according to Whitehead Institute researchers. Human ES cells have been routinely created and maintained at atmospheric levels of oxygen, which is about 20%. Cells in the body are usually exposed to only 1-9% oxygen.

14 May 2010

Revolutionary technology to protect skin stem cells and combat chronological aging

Emerge Labs presents a revolutionary technology that protects skin stem cells and combats chronological aging. The breakthrough patent-pending active ingredient, PhytoCellTec Solar Vitis, boosts the production of human skin stem cells, protects human skin stem cells against UV radiation, and fights photo-aging, thus decreasing wrinkles and producing younger, fresher looking skin.

14 May 2010

New initiative to reduce health inequities

A major new initiative by the University of Maryland aims to eliminate health disparities in the state and extend the impact of health reform. The university's School of Public Health has recruited a team of nationally recognized faculty-researchers who will create action programs to improve primary care and expand public health outreach, so as to reduce the high rates of chronic disease in Maryland's medically underserved communities.

14 May 2010

Multivitamin and mineral supplements improve mood, mental performance in healthy males: Study

The effects of multivitamins are most often researched in the elderly. This is one of very few studies to assess the relationship between supplementation with vitamins/minerals and psychological functioning in healthy groups of non-elderly adults. This study shows how a proprietary multivitamin and mineral supplement improves mood and mental performance while also reducing stress, mental tiredness and fatigue in healthy males.

14 May 2010

SPIROCOR's RSR non-invasively measures presence of significant coronary artery disease

Newly published data confirm a non-invasive Respiratory Stress Response (RSR) can quickly and accurately measure the presence of significant coronary artery disease (sCAD), the leading cause of cardiovascular death worldwide. Patients in the study with sCAD had a lower RSR compared to patients without.

14 May 2010

New research: 10-minute frailty test can predict surgical outcomes in older patients

A simple, 10-minute "frailty" test administered to older patients before they undergo surgery can predict with great certainty their risk for complications, how long they will stay in the hospital and - most strikingly - whether they are likely to end up in a nursing home afterward, new research from Johns Hopkins suggests.

13 May 2010

Pain rehabilitation programs can help patients break the cycle of worsening pain: Mayo Clinic Health Letter

Chronic pain -- whether from headaches, back pain or conditions such as fibromyalgia -- can interfere with work, day-to-day activities and relationships. All too often, pain relief treatments are ineffective and can lead to a downward spiral of frustration, decreased functioning, stress, isolation -- and worsening pain.

13 May 2010

27-year-old sickle cell disease patient undergoes multiple joint replacement surgery

Fortis Hospitals Mulund, Mumbai, performed a multiple joint replacement surgery on a 27 year old young Nigerian patient. Rebacca underwent a hip and a shoulder replacement surgery by Dr. Sachin Bhonsle, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, after years of suffering in pain and immobility.

13 May 2010

Small businesses look for wellness grants in health reform law

Provisions in the new health reform law offer aid and cash to small businesses that encourage employees to be fitter and healthier, but the plans aren't without their own controversy, CNN Money reports.

13 May 2010

FDA approves Evia pacemaker for distribution in the U.S.

BIOTRONIK today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the Evia pacemaker for distribution in the U.S., giving physicians and patients access to a unique Bradycardia system designed and manufactured with BIOTRONIK's unparalleled legacy of quality.

13 May 2010

DOD struggles with health care costs, VA faces challenges in providing care

Defense Secretary Robert Gate spoke about the need to control soaring defense costs, especially health care expenses, while Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki responded to several health care challenges facing veterans' health care.

12 May 2010

Overtime workers at 60% higher risk of heart-related problems

Working overtime is bad for the heart according to results from a long-running study following more than 10,000 civil servants in London (UK): the Whitehall II study.

11 May 2010

Isolite Systems to launch LED Smart Stick for dryfield illuminator at "The Art & Science of Dentistry" meeting

Isolite Systems, maker of innovative dental isolation technology, will debut an even brighter, more technically advanced LED Smart Stick for its award-winning Isolite dryfield illuminator during the California Dental Association's "The Art & Science of Dentistry" scientific meeting and exhibition held May 13 -16, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

11 May 2010

Acuity launches AC3050-010 low pressure sensor die with 10mbar full-scale rating

Acuity, Incorporated, a fabless provider of stable high-performance MEMS pressure sensors, is now shipping the AC3050-010 very stable low pressure sensor die with a 10mbar full-scale rating. Expanding the low-pressure end of Acuity's piezoresistive pressure sensor product offerings to 10 mbar full-scale, the AC3050-010 complements the existing AC3030 series 20 to 100 mbar full-scale MEMS pressure sensor family. The AC3050-010 is targeted at low-pressure instrumentation in industrial measurement, medical and HVAC applications.

11 May 2010

Older Americans staying sexually active but not practicing safe sex

Sexual activity continues to thrive with the 45+ demographic according to a new AARP sex survey, Sex, Romance, and Relationships: AARP Survey of Midlife and Older Adults, released today. However, older adults are not necessarily practicing what they preach to younger generations, with results showing a low use of protection among sexually active dating singles with only one in five reporting use of condoms regularly.

11 May 2010

Limiting fat intake to below 20% can reduce risk of breast cancer recurrence by 24%

When one of the country's foremost physicians—people like Dr. Andrew Weil—need someone to care for their friends and family dealing with cancer, the man they turn to is Keith Block, M.D. "I believe in Keith's program and would head to the Block Center if I were facing a diagnosis of cancer. It is where I have and will continue to send my friends and family," said Dr. Weil.

11 May 2010

RIKEN OSC to purchase CLC bio's high-throughput sequencing analysis solution

Today, RIKEN and CLC bio Japan announced an agreement for the purchase of CLC bio's enterprise platform software by RIKEN Omics Science Center (OSC). CLC bio's high-throughput sequence analysis infrastructure will empower both OSC's scientists and OSC's Genome Network Analysis Service (GeNAS) with a user-friendly and fast workflow to efficiently manage and analyze large quantities of genomics data.

11 May 2010

Stress News and Research

SAMHSA awards three new TSA Center grants for $5.4M as part of National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative

BUSM researchers identify clinical characteristics associated with PDUD in primary care patients

Study examines safety of non-invasive cardiac shock wave procedure for angina pectoris

Oxygen levels induce X chromosome inactivation in female cells: Study

Revolutionary technology to protect skin stem cells and combat chronological aging

New initiative to reduce health inequities

Multivitamin and mineral supplements improve mood, mental performance in healthy males: Study

SPIROCOR's RSR non-invasively measures presence of significant coronary artery disease

New research: 10-minute frailty test can predict surgical outcomes in older patients

Pain rehabilitation programs can help patients break the cycle of worsening pain: Mayo Clinic Health Letter

27-year-old sickle cell disease patient undergoes multiple joint replacement surgery

Small businesses look for wellness grants in health reform law

FDA approves Evia pacemaker for distribution in the U.S.

DOD struggles with health care costs, VA faces challenges in providing care

Overtime workers at 60% higher risk of heart-related problems

Isolite Systems to launch LED Smart Stick for dryfield illuminator at "The Art & Science of Dentistry" meeting

Acuity launches AC3050-010 low pressure sensor die with 10mbar full-scale rating

Older Americans staying sexually active but not practicing safe sex

Limiting fat intake to below 20% can reduce risk of breast cancer recurrence by 24%

RIKEN OSC to purchase CLC bio's high-throughput sequencing analysis solution

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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